Day 2 in Montreal started off just like any other day; I woke up. From there, things took a turn for unique. I watched a speech given by the Washington Post journalist and very right-winged George Will. I witnessed the domination of Germany over USA in the World Cup, and then I hit the streets of Montreal (Old Montreal to be exact).
Vieux-Montreal, meaning Old Montreal in French, started as a fur-trading post in 1605. Later it would house individuals such as Benjamin Franklin and Charles Dickens. Today, it acts as a tourist area with restaurants and shops lining the cobble-stoned streets. We found a self-guided walking tour online and took our time about experiencing the oldest part of Montreal.
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| Bagpipes and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. |
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| George Will talking about baseball and politics. I suppose they go hand in hand. |
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| The Place d'Armes and Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal with my lovely mama. |
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| The oldest building in Montreal. |
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| Inside of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. The interiors of churches still surprise me. You can never say, "If you've seen one, you've seen them all." |
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| The Chapel within the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. |
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| Breathtaking. |
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| Even more breathtaking with my main squeeze in front. |
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| Strolling (or strutting) down the oldest road in Montreal. |
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| Action shot. |
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| I left my Superman gear at home because I didn't realize phone booths still existed. |
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| Cirque du Soleil setup. |
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| Bonsecours Market where you'll find local artisans and can purchase anything from paintings to fresh veggies. |
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| A pretty church that overlooks the river. |
